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What was Sam Peckinpah's approach to the Western genre?

  • Traditional

  • Fantastical

  • Romantic

  • Revisionist

Answer

In his revisionist westerns, Sam Peckinpah challenged traditional portrayals of the American West. His films depicted violence and moral complexity, subverting the romanticized and heroic narratives that dominated the genre. Peckinpah explored themes of corruption, greed, and the erosion of traditional values, presenting a more realistic and critical examination of the Western mythos.
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